What can I say, today I bought a Telrad, a Barlow collimator and a Nagler 17ml EP.
The Telrad, well ....... what took me so long, how easy is this fantastic finder scope to use. Bang on the object every time like reading a map.... bloody beautiful
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The Barlow collimation.... Wow, just Wow. Never knew how easy to collimate a dob could be before this purchase. Cost a bit but well worth the money
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The Televue 17ml Type 4 Nagler........ I had roughly 15 minutes so far tonight ( too much clouds in Melbourne tonight ) but they were the best 15 minutes I have had ever as an Amateur Astronomer. Never have I seen Jupiter so clear and with its bands, almost could make out some color.....maybe it was my excitement
. Felt like I was walking on the moon even with the clouds rolling in.
Cant stop shaking my head and thinking what a fool I have been living without these wonderful pieces....... what an improvement to my Star Gazing. Love it when little surprises like these can magnify the joy I get as an Amateur Astronomer.
Thanks to all the people that replied to my other post ...... your experience and wealth of knowledge is precious and I appreciate so much. Thank you.
Clear skyes to all(except if you live Melbourne
) Alex.